Help! My Utility Bill is Too High: Find Out How You Can Lower It
No homeowner wants to look at their utility bills and find them growing month after month with seemingly no reason. The truth is that there’s always something behind these increases. At The Stanley Louis Company, we work with many clients who find that their outdated water heaters are the cause. The good news is that we offer a wide range of energy efficient water heaters, including solar options. Keep reading to discover some of the reasons your utility bill may be too high and then contact us at 800-217-6527 to see how we can help.
Make sure your insulation is sufficient
No matter how good your HVAC system is, how efficient your boiler is, or whether you have solar energy or not, if your home isn’t properly insulated then your utility bills are going to be higher than you should. Not only will poor insulation drive your utility bills up, but it can make your home uncomfortable. Do you want one room to be making you sweat while another is freezing cold? If not, then make sure you have the right level of insulation throughout your home.
You may have an issue with your ductwork
Experts say that as much as one-third of air conditioned air that goes through ductwork is going to be lost if the ductwork isn’t up to code. If you don’t want your conditioned air to leave your system before it has a chance to get through your vents and cool your home, then have your ductwork checked.
You’re using an old thermostat
If you have an old manual thermostat that uses a slider, then you may be dealing with an inaccurate thermostat. Even being off by a few degrees could result in much higher utility costs. Simply upgrading to a more innovative option can make your HVAC system much more efficient. You can install a simple digital thermostat or a more modern WIFI or smart thermostat.
You’re not using your appliances efficiently
Do you have Energy Star appliances? If you do, then you likely think that’s enough for them to work efficiently. The truth is that though the systems may be efficient, they’re still only as efficient as you make them. No matter how efficient your AC is, if you don’t keep your thermostat at the right temperature, then you’re using too much energy. If you use your washer and dryer for a single outfit instead of waiting for a full load, then you’re using too much energy.
You have an outdated water heater
Many people don’t think of water heaters as having much impact on their overall utility bills. At The Stanley Louis Company, we’d like it if every client’s water heater didn’t make up much of their utility bills, but this is only true of those who have updated systems and those who have regular maintenance to ensure their systems are running correctly. To learn how the right water heater can help you save money on utilities, contact us at 800-217-6527 today.
